Examinando por Autor "Brito Chiriboga, Juan Carlos"
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- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoIntervenciones de enfermería en cáncer de tiroides(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2024) Lasso Idrovo, Fernando Sebastian; Brito Chiriboga, Juan Carlos; Puente Arroyo, Anita del Carmen; 0105187520; 0106860588Introduction: Thyroid cancer is characterized by increasing mortality rates in recent years, with a higher incidence among females. Major risk factors include obesity, and genetic and socioeconomic factors stand out. Critical post-surgical complications can occur in elderly patients. Drug and surgical procedures can improve a patient's quality of life during treatment. Nursing interventions are essential for the patient's well-being, which the lack of protocols in thyroid cancer patient care may compromise. Research questions: To identify the prevalence, risk factors, complications, therapeutic approaches, and nursing interventions in thyroid cancer patients globally. Methodology: This research is framed as a literature review; due to the type of research, the bibliographic sources consulted include specialized health databases: ScienceDirect, PubMed, Web of Science, LILACS, and SciELO. Results and Discussion: Thyroid cancer is an increasing pathological condition due to its multifactorial nature. Early detection and multidisciplinary therapeutic approaches determine the prognosis, as well as the occurrence of complications that could negatively impact the course of the disease. Conclusions: Nursing interventions play a crucial role in favorable outcomes; it can be affirmed that implementing strategies within the nursing role, such as education, is crucial. Keywords: Gland, Thyroid, cancer, nursing, global